Leopoldo, an Italian national, was previously a Vice President, and the senior Italian investment professional, for Lehman Brothers. In this role, Leopoldo had responsibility for originating, evaluating, structuring and negotiating transactions for the fund in Italy. Between 2002 and 2006 Leopoldo led 6 transactions, representing a total acquisition or development cost in excess of €1 billion. Leopoldo joined the bank in London in 2000. From 1998 to 2000 Leopoldo worked in the asset management and valuation departments of Healey & Baker. Leopoldo has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Turin University.